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Lake Chabot Trail Run

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 7, 202650km · 42.195km · 21.1km +1 more events
Lights and freedom · CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date in 33 days
Nov 7, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Castro Valley · 50km · 42.195km · 21.1km +1 more events
Entry fee
$80Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, November 7, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 5, 2026
Lake Chabot Trail Run race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Lake Chabot Trail Run — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It starts from the marina.

The course loops around Lake Chabot Reservoir and the surrounding hills.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Lake Chabot Trail Run runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

2 race reports
LisaRan in 2021 · Finish time 5:45
“I came in 3rd place!”

At Lake Chabot 50km, the runner walked the climbs and picked up speed downhill. Even with tired legs late on, she fought to hold her position and finished 3rd woman.

Read the original on BRB Running
siprunlistenRan in 2014 · Finish time 6:45
“I was just happy to be out and running.”

After missing Lake Chabot 50K's start, the runner joined late and endured steep hills and pain near the end to finish in 6 hours 45 minutes. They appreciated the small race's plentiful refreshments, volunteers and post-race food.

Read the original on wishfulrunning

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

5K RACE ROCK THE LOCH LAKE CHABOT CASTRO VALLEY CALIFORNIA

NGODITRUSTRUNS

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Lake Chabot Trail Run — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $80

until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $70

until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Ultra

Entry cost $90

until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

8K

Entry cost $60

until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About 30K · 5K

30K

Entry cost $75

until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $25

until Oct 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Lake Chabot Trail Run course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2025 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 08:30
EventStart
Ultra08:30
Marathon42.195km08:30
Half21.0975km08:30
Other8km08:45
Other30km08:30
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Lake Chabot Regional Park

Marina, 17600 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA

Start · Google Maps

The event is divided into 6 categories, including 8K, Half Marathon, 30K, and Marathon.

The start takes place at 8:30 AM local time at Lake Chabot Regional Park - Marina, Castro Valley, CA.

Organizer
Coastal Trail Runs
Typical race-season temperature: around 12°C (53°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Aid stations

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Bag drop

Where and when to collect your Lake Chabot Trail Run race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

A Lake Chabot trail run in Castro Valley; packet pickup details have not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Castro Valley BART station is the nearest rail stop, roughly 3-4 miles from the park entrance — no direct walking route

Start/finish at Lake Chabot Regional Park Marina, 17600 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546.

$5/vehicle parking (exact change requested).

AC Transit does not appear to run directly to the Marina entrance;

most participants drive despite Castro Valley BART being a few miles away.

Getting to the finish

Same as start

Road closures

$5 per parked vehicle

More details

No organizer shuttle found.

Stations & transport near the venue

Castro Valley is served by BART (Castro Valley station) and AC Transit buses, both part of the Bay Area's unified Clipper card system.

Clipper cards can be bought/loaded at BART stations, transit vending machines, or via the Clipper app;

contactless Visa/Mastercard/Amex/Discover bank cards (including Apple Pay/Google Pay) also tap directly at BART faregates and Clipper readers,

so a dedicated card isn't required.

BART fares are distance-based, generally a few dollars per ride.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The course combines singletrack, dirt roads, and asphalt, with elevation gain varying by distance: approximately 380 feet for the 8K and 3,280 feet for the 50K.

Aid stations are placed every 4–5 miles and provide fruit, salty snacks, candy, water, and Skratch electrolyte drink.

Runners are advised to carry at least 20 ounces (approximately 600 ml) of water between aid stations.

Course markings consist of ribbons placed about every 200 yards, color-coded loop markers, and polka-dot flags at turns.

Times are local to Castro Valley. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Lake Chabot Trail Run start line in Castro Valley

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

King Suite, 5 Queen beds Spacious Modern Home

Accommodation · 3.4km

9.4/10(7)
View on Booking.com

Quiet 3BR Oakland Home • Big Yard • Free Parking

Accommodation · 3.7km

7.5/10(4)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

43 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour (including Bay Cruise / Departing from San Francisco)

$134

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San Francisco Bus & Boat Adventure Full-Day Tour

$101

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Private Custom San Francisco Tour - Sunset or Night (Up to 6 People)

$329

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San Francisco Luxury Catamaran Sunset Cruise Tour

$84

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Mission District Small-Group Street Food Tour (Half Day)

$86

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San Francisco North Beach & Little Italy Walking Food Tour

$86

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San Francisco North Beach Gourmet Ghost Food Tour

$100

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Napa Valley Wine & Food Tasting Tour from San Francisco

$301

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Cable Car Museum & Chinatown San Francisco Half-Day Small-Group & City Highlights Tour

$133

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Alcatraz Day Tour & Aquarium + Muir Woods & Sausalito

$220

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Alcatraz Visit + San Francisco Electric Bike Tour (2 Days)

$185

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Guided Bike Tour from the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito

$67

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Alcatraz + Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour (2 Days)

$149

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San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Full-Day Bike Rental (Map Included)

$41

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Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour (Muir Woods & Sausalito)

$214

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Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods & Sausalito Shared Tour

$161

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San Francisco Holiday Lights Private Tuk-Tuk Tour

$412

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Tea and Dim Sum Food Tour in San Francisco’s Chinatown

$100

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San Francisco Chinatown and North Beach Gourmet Evening Walking Tour

$96

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San Francisco North Beach Half-Day Cultural Walking Tour

$89

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Alcatraz Ticket & Ferry (Including North Beach Guided Walking Tour)

$79

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Castro Valley with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Castro Valley.

Total cost and budget for Lake Chabot Trail Run

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Lake Chabot Trail Run

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Castro Valley runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Lake Chabot Trail Run

FAQ
When does Lake Chabot Trail Run 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, November 7, 2026 in Castro Valley, CA, United States.

How much is the Lake Chabot Trail Run 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $80.

What distances does Lake Chabot Trail Run 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half · 5K · Ultra. (From the 2025 edition)

What time does Lake Chabot Trail Run 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:30. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does Lake Chabot Trail Run 2026 start?

Lake Chabot Regional Park. (From the 2025 edition)

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